Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
December 18, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Repossessed Grade I listed Dorset mansion once worth circa £15 million for sale for £3 million; the catch? It’s burnt to the ground An “exceptionally important,” Grade I listed, 38,000 square foot, 16th century country house in Dorset with 131.6 acres for just £3 million is certainly something that sounds like a bargain. Sadly, … Continue reading “A Fire Sale”
December 10, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Fire at Caramel restaurant in South Kensington suspected to be arson Now, in the wake of the fire at Caramel restaurant on Brompton Road, South Kensington last week, police have released images of two men they wish to question in regard to what they now suspect to be arson. Damage to both … Continue reading “Caught on Caramel”
December 6, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Frontage of former La Brasserie premises in South Kensington – now Caramel – burnt to a crisp Last night, at around 3.30am, the frontage of Caramel on Brompton Road in South Kensington went up in flames. Situated on Brompton Cross within the former premises of the much loved and now much missed La … Continue reading “Caramelized”
October 9, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests it is time to bring down the Grenfell Tower in the wake of news that £30 million has been spent on temporary accommodation for survivors Today The Independent revealed nearly £30 million had been spent on hotel rooms for surviors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Whilst this is utterly shocking – … Continue reading “Grenfell Ineptitude”
September 4, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with economist turned real estate investor Davide Giardino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “The happiness and success of those closest to my heart.” “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you keep your destiny in … Continue reading “Davide Giardino – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 30, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Former Kensington MP Lady Borwick returns to the fray and is branded a #FearlessPillarOfTheCommunity in spite of her bizarre comments linking the Grenfell Tower tragedy and gangs “Triple dipper” – branded as such because at one time she was paid nearly £100,000 of public money per year as a councillor, Member of Parliament and … Continue reading “Borwick is Back”
August 27, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Oliver Ouboter; the co-founder of the imminently launching innovative Swiss ‘bubble car’ – the Microlino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Passion. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Just do it! (Thanks Nike). Kerry … Continue reading “Oliver Ouboter – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 24, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman; he has starred in ‘24’, ‘ER’, ‘Killing Jesus’, ‘NCIS’, ‘Nurse Jackie’ and ‘Person of Interest’ The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you can’t … Continue reading “Haaz Sleiman – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 25, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Image of Theresa May’s ‘Brexit war cabinet’ illustrates how divided her government truly is Thursday’s ‘Brexit war cabinet’ was supposedly a bit of a bloodbath but now – in a picture published in the Mail Online late on Saturday –the frostiness between those in her pathetic orbit was made truly clear. Photographed in … Continue reading “Picture of the Week – A Frosty Cabinet”
February 24, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Grime and hip hop artist Stormzy should be saluted for using his fame to do good; the vile harpy Amanda Platell owes him an apology Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. – better known by his stage name Stormzy – used his fifteen minutes of fame after winning the best album and the best … Continue reading “Hero of the Hour – Stormzy”
October 15, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with American actor and star of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Zach Tinker The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My gut and my heart. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Kill ‘em … Continue reading “Zach Tinker – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with Liverpool born artist Pauline Amos; one of her works is for sale for £1.3 million The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Myself. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you hesitate, you’ve lost.” Kerry … Continue reading “Pauline Amos – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 9, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Thatched seaside cottage in West Sussex for sale; it has a plot laid out in the style of the Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning garden of 1936 A thatched seaside cottage on what has been described as “the Sussex Riviera” has gone on sale for £3.25 million ($4.19 million, €3.67 million or درهم15.39 … Continue reading “Breaking For Gold”
July 6, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Sandra Howard – novelist, former model and wife of Conservative politician The Rt. Hon. Lord Howard of Lympne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Seeing the upside of life and what’s to laugh at. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Sandra Howard – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 23, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
130 acre Surrey estate with gardens by Arabella Lennox Boyd for sale for £28 million (or £13 million more than it was marketed for in 2013) A Surrey estate has gone on sale for 87% more than in was offered for four years ago. Featured in Country Life in 2013 whilst for sale … Continue reading “Pricey Pickhurst”
June 19, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with artist, ceramicist and designer Enzina Fuschini The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? God. I am a Christian and I believe in what is good and honourable. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To forgive and … Continue reading “Enzina Fuschini – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 11, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with British men’s knitwear designer Ross Barr-Hoyland The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To aim to leave the world a better place than you found it. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To strive to achieve … Continue reading “Ross Barr-Hoyland – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 1, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with criminal justice expert, former police officer and Liberal Democrat candidate for Kensington Annabel Mullin The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To live every moment to the fullest and make the biggest difference to people’s lives that I can. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, … Continue reading “Annabel Mullin – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 14, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with public affairs and communications consultant and Liberal Democrat candidate for Chelsea & Fulham Louise Rowntree The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Treat others the way you want to be treated. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Louise Rowntree – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 8, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Adrien Gaubert, award-winning co-founder of myGwork – an inclusive LGBTI recruitment hub The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Positivity and fun. I am grateful to be alive and able to do what I do. Enjoy every moment. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Adrien Gaubert – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 4, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with English born, Los Angeles based actor and musician Jack Turner The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Treat people well. Try and learn your blind spots. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Be nice, but don’t … Continue reading “Jack Turner – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
December 5, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with businesswoman and founder of the Sean Edwards Foundation Daphne McKinley The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My guiding force is my son Sean who drives me forward since his death to make real changes in motorsport in order to stop unnecessary deaths. “Don’t get … Continue reading “Daphne McKinley – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
October 18, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with 25-year old New York based BHDR real estate brokerage and development firm founder Emir Bahadir The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My driving force is being able to bridge the gap between international investors and local markets. Being a member of the fifth generation of … Continue reading “Emir Bahadir – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 16, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nolan Browne, manager of London’s Taschen store and Gallery Nolan Browne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Ambition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Rubbish in, rubbish out. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in … Continue reading “Nolan Browne – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with director and producer Charlie David The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I have an uncanny knack for honing in on beautiful Brazilian men in a crowd. I’m mysteriously led to them like a dowsing stick to water. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Charlie David – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 30, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Determination and loyalty. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “One can get rich at any moment, … Continue reading “Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 23, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with jetsetter Eric Meier The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My intuition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? ‘Forgive but don’t forget’. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in … Continue reading “Eric Meier– What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
A 20-question interview with well-known businessman Gerald Ratner The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Road cycling. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Don’t give up. Failure is the route to success. You will fail many times before you succeed … Continue reading “Gerald Ratner – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 11, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with bon viveur, chairman of L’Escargot and chief executive of Devonshire Club Brian Clivaz The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The Sermon on the Mount – Ask, Seek, Knock. (Matthew 7:7). “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Brian Clivaz – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 9, 2016
by General
Lottery scratch card faker Jonny Smith made an utter fool of himself (and won’t now be shopping at Waitrose)
February 4, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with actress turned beauty writer and expert Eva Lewis
January 18, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with Atlanta based interior designer Robert Brown
January 13, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Respond charity CEO Dr Noelle Blackman: What’s on your mantelpiece?
September 18, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks rugby player and England Sevens star Sam Stanley: What’s on your mantelpiece?
August 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks former jockey turned racehorse trainer Victoria Haigh: What’s on your mantelpiece?
August 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks “Britain’s vainest man” Sam Barton: What’s on your mantelpiece?
June 17, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the actor and star of ‘Mr Selfridge’ and ‘The Borgias’ Edward Akrout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the Palestinian chef and author of ‘Palestine on A Plate’ Joudie Kalla: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
Privileged and 6’3” tall, Princeton graduate Thomas Gilbert Jr. stands accused of the January 2015 slaying of his hedge fund manager father Thomas Gilbert Sr.
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks blogger, columnist and television personality Perez Hilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks society hair stylist Paollo Sagherah: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 29, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks banker and author David Gigauri: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 26, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks conductor, keyboard player and historical performance specialist Ian Peter Bugeja: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 24, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks mental health issues campaigner Rob Howell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and star of ‘Million Dollar Listing San Francisco’ Justin Fichelson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 25, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks Isle of Wight born producer and scriptwriter Dominic Minghella: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 5, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks the actress and ‘Poldark’ and ‘Doc Martin’ star Emma Spurgin Hussey: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 9, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks behaviour expert, consultant, writer and speaker Jon Levy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
The Steeple Times asks artist and curator Kate Enters: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 27, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks cartoonist, actor and ‘Downton Abbey’ star Charlie Anson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 9, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks John Paul Murphy, head chef of South Kensington restaurant La Brasserie: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 6, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks round the world sailor Tracy Edwards: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 10, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Konik’s Tail Vodka founder Pleurat Shabani: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 6, 2014
by General
The Steeple Times asks model Chantelle Pidgley: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
October 6, 2014
by General
The Steeple Times asks American gymnast, performing artist, contortionist and former addict Joe Putignano: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks writer, poet and photographer Amanda Eliasch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
